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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,738.18, 436,901.85 and 241,448.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,738.18, 436,901.85 and 241,448.10 is: 361,588.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,738.18 : 436,901.85 = 241,448.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,738.18/436,901.85 = 241,448.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,738.18x = 436,901.85 × 241,448.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,738.18x = 105,489,121,568.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,489,121,568.99/291,738.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,588.33

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